Cameron Hesseltine is excited to serve the Carbondale community and beyond through the launch of her new esthetician business, in partnership with Ella Rose Salon. Hesseltine, originally from Atlanta, Georgia, has been in the Valley since 2023 and began her craft in facial, lash and brow work several years earlier, after earning her esthetician license in North Carolina, where she lived before moving to Glenwood Springs. Having recently opened Colorado Face Company, she looks forward to seeing how the business grows.
“I needed 600 hours in both North Carolina and Colorado, so transferring my license was not hard at all. It was actually so simple, and it definitely made it feel very like this is all meant to be, because it was so easy,” Hesseltine told The Sopris Sun.
She continued, “Many people [who open their own businesses] have told me they don’t see much success even in the first two years. I hope that isn’t the case with me. I am a really hard worker, and I do believe I am capable of achieving that success. My main vision for Colorado Face Company is to become an integral part of the community.”
Shortly after arriving in the Valley, Hesseltine began building a clientele through her work at the Lupine Alpine Spa in Snowmass Village. Hesseltine’s return to this business back in June of 2024 lasted until October. From there, she described a serendipitous series of events that led her to opening her own business through a booth rental at Ella Rose Salon and Spa in Carbondale.
“Colorado Face Company is run under the umbrella of Ella Rose Salon,” she described. “Rhianna Loy [owner of Ella Rose] knew my friend Jessica through doing her hair, and she hooked us up. We began texting and quickly found ourselves excited to connect. From the first day we started talking, she has been nothing but supportive of me and my goals.”
Through her partnership with Loy, Hesseltine said she has gained important guidance and friendship. “It feels hard sometimes to find support from other women. Unfortunately, a lot of women know that feeling, especially in a small community where there is a lot of opportunity for people doing the same thing, and it just meant the world to me that she was willing to bring me in and coach me on how to do my own business.”
At Colorado Face Company, Hesseltine provides her lash, brow and facial expertise. She considers herself a “brow-forward” specialist and has built a loyal client base who return for her services because of her attention to detail. Skincare got her into this world of service, and she is excited to bring these practices to the community at an affordable price.
“I think I give a great facial at an affordable price, especially for this valley,” she explained. “I think that’s where the Valley is missing things: value with low prices. The reality of people’s situations is that people can’t pay for $300 facials every month, and monthly facials are one of the best ways to be able to be consistent with your skin and learn what it needs so you can start building your own routine at home,” she expressed.
Hesseltine’s facial and brow lamination services start at $100 and include a dermaplane and lymphatic drainage.
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